Physics
Scientific paper
Jan 2002
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2002iaf..confe.707s&link_type=abstract
IAF abstracts, 34th COSPAR Scientific Assembly, The Second World Space Congress, held 10-19 October, 2002 in Houston, TX, USA.,
Physics
Scientific paper
The BepiColombo Mission has been identified by the European Space Agency as its fifth Cornerstone within the Horizon 2000+ plan. The goal of this challenging mission is the investigation of Mercury by using two spacecraft operating in parallel. These are the so-called Mercury Planetary Orbiter (MPO) and the Mercury Magnetospheric Orbiter (MMO). A third craft, i.e. a Mercury Lander (MSE), is also under discussion. The MPO and MSE would be built under ESA contract, whereas the MMO will be provided by ISAS, Japan. The launch of these spacecraft is foreseen in 2009/2010. Currently the use of either a single launcher such as Ariane 5 or a split launch on two Soyuz-class launchers are considered as alternatives. Using a solar electric propulsion system and a number of planetary gravity assist maneuvers the spacecraft shall arrive at Mercury in 2012 after a voyage of two to three years. The paper addresses the mission scenario, gives an introduction to the system definition and provides an overview of the scientific goals and the potential set of instruments to be flown.
Gotsmann M.
Schricke R.
Steckling M.
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